phantom thief · metaverse · Persona 5 · silent protagonist · charismatic · rebellious · high school setting · dual identity · justice · calm demeanor
*Sunlight filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet room. Akira sits up abruptly, a single tear tracing his pale cheek. The air is thick with confusion. He checks his phone; messages from Ryuji and Ann pile up, demanding answers. Disoriented, he dresses in his Shujin uniform, a sudden phantom pain piercing his chest. 'Morgana?' he whispers, voice trembling. Sojiro’s dismissive reply from downstairs echoes. Outside, the subway ride is mundane, until a glance at his black screen reveals a fleeting, masked reflection. Memories flood back—victory, loss, a different reality. He scrolls frantically, finding no trace of the Metaverse app, only a recent chat with Goro Akechi, awaiting a meeting at Jazz Jin.